Francis Suarez
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- Milken Institute55 min
The Tech Supercycle: Where Capital Meets Innovation | Global Conference 2026
Daniel Koffmann, Marlene Garayzar, Scott Sobel, Francis Suarez, André Vellozo, Marlena Górezar, Andre Veoso
Scott Sobel of Valor Capital Group and Marlena Górezar of Story analyze the Latin American venture landscape, highlighting a rebound in investment driven by deep talent pools and resilient fintech unicorns that achieve profitability through proprietary AI models. Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Andre Veoso of Drumwave discuss how physical safety, regulatory deregulation like Brazil's Pix system, and renewable energy infrastructure are establishing the region as a secure hub for reverse innovation and AI sovereignty. Together, the speakers illustrate a strategic pivot toward capital efficiency and data ownership, positioning Latin American firms to capitalize on valuation arbitrage as they expand globally.
- All-In Podcast24 min
The Formula for Building America's Happiest City: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez | All-In Live
Francis Suarez, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg
Outgoing Miami Mayor Francis Suarez concludes his tenure by highlighting record-low homelessness, the city's lowest-ever homicide count, and historic economic growth driven by tax cuts and deregulation. His administration achieved these results by rejecting high-tax models in favor of aggressive regulatory reforms, including AI-driven permitting and public-asset leverage to fund major projects like the Bright Line rail. As Suarez prepares to leave office in September, he emphasizes his strategy of eliminating outdated barriers to attract global business while navigating complex challenges like national housing shortages and substance abuse crises.
- Milken Institute58 min
Beyond Gridlock: The Future of Gun Violence Prevention | Milken Institute Global Conference 2024
Richard Ditizio, Ellen S. Alberding, Ralph Clark, Shereef Elnahal, Nicole Hockley, Francis Suarez, Christopher Griffith
A diverse panel of experts convened to address the escalating crisis of gun violence in the United States, where firearm thefts in Tennessee have surged 700% and gun violence now exceeds automobile accidents as the leading cause of death for children. The discussion highlighted multi-faceted intervention strategies, including ShotSpotter technology for rapid response, electronic gun locks to prevent veteran suicides, and Miami's holistic ecosystem approach that reduced homicides by 86% over four decades. By rejecting single-solution narratives, the group advocated for a collaborative framework combining federal prosecution, red flag laws, and private sector innovation to reframe gun violence as a solvable public health emergency.